Brockton, MA vs Pleasanton, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 16.4). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $74,016). Brockton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 104,890 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+53.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Brockton, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$513,496
Population
104,890
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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